Robert Farrington Elwell Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Robert Farrington Elwell Art Value Price Guide

May. 04, 2025
"The American Bull Moose" Bronze by R. F. Elwell
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Majestic "The American Bull Moose" Bronze by Robert Farrington Elwell This standing upright moose is one of the most majestic animals sculpted by Robert Farrington Elwell (1874-1962, American). Stood on all fours, posed as if seeking food, water, or possibly a mate, this recreation sports a massive rack and a shaggy coat suited for an encroaching winter. If you are looking for a moose for your collection, the sculpture would rest proudly in your den. Dimensions: 77 inches long x 55 inches deep x 76 inches high. Weight: 214 lbs. Manufacturer: None Model: None Class: Other
Rock Island Auction Company
Apr. 16, 2025
Robert Farrington Elwell, The Shootout
Est: $10 - $999
Robert Farrington Elwell (1874 - 1962) The Shootout ink on paper signed lower left: R Farrington Elwell
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 03, 2024
R. Farrington Elwell, "Native American on horseback"
Est: $800 - $1,200
R. Farrington Elwell (1874-1962), "Native American on horseback", Gouache, Signed lower left
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
Aug. 03, 2024
R. Farrington Elwell, "Trapper Looking West"
Est: $800 - $1,200
R. Farrington Elwell (1874-1962), "Trapper Looking West", Gouache, Signed lower right
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
Jul. 21, 2024
ROBERT FARINGTON ELWELL INDIAN SCOUT PAINTING
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
ELWELL, Robert Farrington, (American, 1874-1962): Indian Scout, Oil/Canvas, 20" x 16", signed lower right, framed, 27.5" x 23.75".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Jun. 15, 2024
ROBERT FARINGTON ELWELL INDIAN SCOUT PAINTING
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
ELWELL, Robert Farrington, (American, 1874-1962): Indian Scout, Oil/Canvas, 20" x 16", signed lower right, framed, 27.5" x 23.75".
Burchard Galleries Inc
May. 19, 2024
ROBERT FARINGTON ELWELL INDIAN SCOUT PAINTING
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
ELWELL, Robert Farrington, (American, 1874-1962): Indian Scout, Oil/Canvas, 20" x 16", signed lower right, framed, 27.5" x 23.75".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Apr. 13, 2024
R. Farrington Elwell, "The Honeymoon"
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
R. Farrington Elwell (1874-1962), "The Honeymoon", Oil on canvas, Signed lower right Titled verso
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
Apr. 13, 2024
R Farrington Elwell Print Roping A Steer
Est: $25 - $50
15 1/2" by 11 1/2" framed.
Davis Brothers Auction
Mar. 15, 2024
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) Pen And Ink on Paper, "The Successful Sheriff", H 21" W 26"
Est: $300 - $500
Signed in the lower center. Pen and ink drawing of a sheriff on horseback with two captives ahead of him. Matted and framed under plexiglass, H 28", W 32". Midwestern Galleries, Cinncinnatti and Kennedy Galleries. N.Y. labels on verso. Provenance: Property from a prominent Birmingham, MI private collector. DuMouchelle Art Galleries, 1-17-2010, lot #2015.
DuMouchelles
Nov. 15, 2023
Robert Farrington Elwell "Out We Go" Oil on Canvas
Est: $800 - $1,600
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962). Oil on canvas painting titled "Out We Go" depicting a man hunting on his boat, 1920. Signed along the lower left; painted "[copyright] Brown & Bigelow, St. Paul, USA" along the lower right.
Revere Auctions
Sep. 16, 2023
Robert Farrington Elwell (1874-1962), Prairie Fire
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Title: Prairie Fire Dimensions: 20 x 16 Framed/base dimensions: 23 1/2 x 19 1/2 x 2 Signature: signed lower left: R. Farrington Elwell - (artist cipher) Arizona
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Mar. 16, 2023
ROBERT FARRINGTON ELWELL - UNTITLED (SCOUTS)
Est: $500 - $800
Lot 42 Robert Farrington Elwell American (1874-1962) Untitled (Scouts) oil on canvas signed lower left 36 x 28 inches frame dimensions: 41 x 32 1/2 x 2 inches, wood frame Provenance: Property from the Collection of Seymour Stein
Capsule Gallery Auction
Mar. 04, 2023
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962), Samoset Chocolates Co. Advertising Countertop Store Display
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) Samoset Chocolates Co. Advertising Countertop Store Display chalkware signed "R. Farrington Elwell" 23 x 23 x 6 1/4 inches
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Feb. 24, 2023
R. FARRINGTON ELWELL "BIRCHBARK CANOE", BRONZE
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Robert Farrington Elwell (American 1874-1962), "Birchbark Canoe", patinated bronze Western scene sculpture depicting a Native American male in a canoe on a choppy body of water with applied verdigris finish, signed in mold at lower left with Noggle Bronze Works foundry mark and numbered "16" to lower back side. Note: This sculpture was initially cast in the 1930s with this piece being the first with verdigris surface and Noggle mark. Approx. h. 11", w. 33.5", d. 10.5".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Dec. 15, 2022
R. FARRINGTON ELWELL (1874-1962) Polo players on horseback.
Est: $400 - $600
R. FARRINGTON ELWELL (1874-1962) Polo players on horseback. Illustration for an unknown story or article. Oil on canvas, circa 1925. 762x610mm; 30x24 inches. Signed "R. Farrington Elwell" in lower right image. Elwell was a talented painter of horses who gained much of his early training through his connection with William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, illustrating some of the famous performer's advertising and publicity. He later went on to work for such publications as Harper's, Century Magazine, American Magazine, and The Outing Magazine as well as for pulp magazines such as Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly, Adventure, West, Short Stories, and Frontier Stories before retiring to Arizona to paint Western landscape scenes.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 01, 2022
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) Native Americans Dancing
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) Native Americans Dancing oil on canvas signed R.F. Elwell (lower left) 24 x 35 1/2 inches
Hindman
Jul. 30, 2022
Robert Farrington Elwell, Wyoming, Arizona, Massachusetts (1874-1962), Three works: "Gee!"; "The Mail Carrier" and "The Folly of Dispute", three ink drawings on paper
Est: $200 - $300
Robert Farrington Elwell Wyoming, Arizona, Massachusetts, (1874-1962) Three works: "Gee!"; "The Mail Carrier" and "The Folly of Dispute" three ink drawings on paper all signed and titled, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Jul. 30, 2022
Robert Farrington Elwell, Wyoming, Arizona, Massachusetts (1874-1962), Two works: An Ace, Three of a Kind, But no Joker; together with Prospecting, Water!, two ink drawings on paper
Est: $200 - $300
Robert Farrington Elwell Wyoming, Arizona, Massachusetts, (1874-1962) Two works: An Ace, Three of a Kind, But no Joker; together with Prospecting, Water! two ink drawings on paper both signed and titled, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Jul. 30, 2022
Robert Farrington Elwell, Wyoming, Arizona, Massachusetts (1874-1962), Bronco Buster, ink on paper
Est: $200 - $300
Robert Farrington Elwell Wyoming, Arizona, Massachusetts, (1874-1962) Bronco Buster ink on paper unsigned, gilt-framed.
Link Auction Galleries
May. 28, 2022
Robert Farrington Elwell, The Shootout
Est: $400 - $600
Robert Farrington Elwell (1874 - 1962) The Shootout ink on paper signed lower left: R Farrington Elwell
Santa Fe Art Auction
Nov. 18, 2021
ROBERT FARRINGTON ELWELL (Wyoming/Arizona/Massachusetts, 1874-1962), Native American in a canoe. Samoset Chocolate mark on prow of canoe., Composite sculpture, height 9”. Length 40”.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
ROBERT FARRINGTON ELWELL Wyoming/Arizona/Massachusetts, 1874-1962 Native American in a canoe. Samoset Chocolate mark on prow of canoe. Signed on left side "R. Farrington Elwell". Mounted on a wooden base.
Eldred's
Nov. 16, 2021
Robert Farrington Elwell (1874-1962, Phoenix, AZ)
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Farrington Elwell (1874-1962, Phoenix, AZ) Three works: Bronco buster; Bronco rear quarter view; Bronco in a landscape Each: Ink on paper Each: Signed (the first two lower right; the third lower left): R. Farrington Elwell; the second signed again in pencil verso Sheet of the largest: 23" H x 17" W; Sheet of the smallest: 12" H x 10" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 07, 2021
Robert Farrington Elwell (1874 - 1962) Oil.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Oil on Canvas. 17" x 30". Native American Buffalo Hunt. Signed lower Right.
Weiss Auctions
Aug. 31, 2021
Robert Farrington Elwell (1874-1962, Phoenix, AZ)
Est: $500 - $700
Robert Farrington Elwell (1874-1962, Phoenix, AZ) Three works Bronco buster; Bronco rear quarter view; Bronco in a landscape Each: Ink on paper Each: Signed (the first two lower right; the third lower left): R. Farrington Elwell; the second signed again in pencil verso Sheet of the largest: 23" H x 17" W; Sheet of the smallest: 12" H x 10" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 31, 2021
Robert Farrington Elwell, (1874-1962, Phoenix, AZ), Cowboy being bucked off a horse, Ink and touches of white gouache on sturdy Strathm
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Farrington Elwell (1874-1962, Phoenix, AZ) Cowboy being bucked off a horse Ink and touches of white gouache on sturdy Strathmore paper Signed in ink lower right: R Farrington Elwell; inscribed in pencil along the lower sheet edge: "He had a fleeting sensation of desperate uncontrolled flight (P 86 manuscript) Chap XVII;" signed again and inscribed in pencil verso: R. Farrington Elwell / Arivaca, Arizona Image: 27.75" H x 19.25" W; Sheet: 29" H x 23" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 31, 2021
Robert Farrington Elwell, (1874-1962, Wickenberg, AZ), Davy Crockett, Oil on board, 19.5" H x 15.75" W
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Robert Farrington Elwell (1874-1962, Wickenberg, AZ) Davy Crockett Oil on board Signed lower right: R. Farrington Elwell 19.5" H x 15.75" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 18, 2020
IMPORTANT ROBERT ELWELL INDIAN IN CANOE BRONZE
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
ELWELL, Robert Farrington, (American, 1874-1962): Indian Brave in Canoe, Patinated Bronze, 11'' h., 34.5'' w., signed, affixed to marble base.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Sep. 17, 2020
R. Farrington Elwell | Indian Scout
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Artist: R. Farrington Elwell | 1874 - 1962 Title: Indian Scout Signed l/r: R. Farrington Elwell Media: Pastel on paper Dimensions: 18 by 14 inches Additional dimensions: 26 by 22.5 by 1.25 inches framed Condition: Very Good Condition details: This piece is in very good condition. With the unaided eye, there are no issues. Closer inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no issues and no signs of restoration. The work is mounted under glass and has not been inspected out of the frame. The piece is framed in a carved black frame with gold accents and a cream matting. The frame is in very good condition with normal wear.
Altermann Galleries
Aug. 29, 2020
Robert Elwell (19th / 20th Century)
Est: $50 - $75
Robert Elwell (1874-1962), "with his back against the wall", pen and ink illustration. Sight 8" x 6 1/2".
Copake Auction Inc.
Jun. 19, 2020
R. Farrington Elwell | Indian Scout
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Artist: R. Farrington Elwell | 1874 - 1962 Title: Indian Scout Signed l/r: R. Farrington Elwell Media: Pastel on paper Dimensions: 18 by 14 inches Condition: Very Good Condition details: This piece is in very good condition. With the unaided eye, there are no issues. Closer inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no issues and no signs of restoration. The work is mounted under glass and has not been inspected out of the frame. The piece is framed in a carved black frame with gold accents and a cream matting. The frame is in very good condition with normal wear.
Altermann Galleries
Jun. 04, 2020
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) Canoe
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) Canoe, bronze, signed R. Farrington Elwell height 15 x width 38 x depth 13 inches
Hindman
Dec. 08, 2019
Robert Farrington Elwell, (American, 1874-1962), Horse and rider, pastel and mixed media on paper, 17 x 13in (43 x 33cm)
Est: $600 - $800
signed lower right R Farrington Elwell
Andrew Jones Auctions
Nov. 24, 2019
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) oil on canvas
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) Untitled oil on canvas signed 27.5"h x 37"w overall: 33.5"h x 43.5"h
Treadway Gallery
Nov. 24, 2019
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) pastel on paper
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) pastel on paper unsigned 19.5"h x 14.5"w overall: 29"h x 24"w
Treadway Gallery
Nov. 24, 2019
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) bronze
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) bronze incised mark 35"l x 11.5"h
Treadway Gallery
Nov. 09, 2019
Robert Farrington Elwell, Gambler's Luck, 1934
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
ROBERT FARRINGTON ELWELL (1874 - 1962) Gambler's Luck, 1934 All Western Magazine, November 1934, Vol. 11, #31 oil on board signed lower left: R. Farrington Elwell / [artist's cipher] Arizona Dimensions: 21 3/8 x 15 1/4 inches ) Framed Dimensions: 26 x 19 7/8 x 1 inches ) Provenance: Patricia Janis Broder Collection, New Jersey
Santa Fe Art Auction
Nov. 07, 2019
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) Robert Farrington Elwell
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Robert Farrington Elwell(American, 1874-1962)Robert Farrington Elwellbronze, signed R. Farrington Elwellheight 15 x width 38 x depth 13 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 15, 2019
Robert Farrington Elwell, (American, 1874-1962), Native American hunter in a snowy landscape, ink on paper, 14 x 21in (35.5 x 53.5cm)
Est: $100 - $150
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) Native American hunter in a snowy landscape ink on paper signed R Farrington Elwell 14 x 21in (35.5 x 53.5cm) Provenance: Property from a Prescott, Arizona Collection.
Andrew Jones Auctions
Jul. 28, 2019
Robert Farrington Elwell, (American, 1874-1962), Native American hunter in a snowy landscape, ink on paper, 14 x 21in (35.5 x 53.5cm)
Est: $200 - $300
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) Native American hunter in a snowy landscape ink on paper signed R Farrington Elwell 14 x 21in (35.5 x 53.5cm) Provenance: Property from a Prescott, Arizona Collection.
Andrew Jones Auctions
Jul. 11, 2019
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) Vaquero on the Shore Oil on canva
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) Vaquero on the Shore Oil on canvas 26 x 36 inches (66.0 x 91.4 cm) Signed lower right: R. Farrington Elwell HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Jun. 21, 2019
ROBERT FARRINGTON ELWELL (1874-1962) OIL ON CANVA
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
Robert Farrington Elwell Untitled, style of pulp magazine cover art. Circa 1930s. Action image of a fleeing cowboy just out of reach of arrows from unseen Indians, signed lower right. A classic example of the genre that Elwell is known for. The composition of the image leaves room for the magazine name above and story teasers below the action-packed scene that he produced by the dozens throughout the 1930s, mostly for All Western Magazine. Canvas measures 24 x 18 with a frame of 30 x 24.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Jun. 19, 2019
ROBERT ELWELL, (AMERICAN 1874-1962), "JACK-KNIFING THE LEAD TEAM"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ROBERT ELWELL (american 1874-1962) "JACK-KNIFING THE LEAD TEAM" Signed 'R. Farrington Elwell' bottom left, oil on board 26 x 20 1/2 in. (66 x 52.1cm) provenance: O'Brien's Art Emporium, Scottsdale, Arizona. Illustration House, New York, sale of November 20, 2004, lot 62. Acquired directly from the above sale. The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 08, 2019
Winchester Canoe Repeating Arms Calendar Top Print
Est: $150 - $300
For your bidding pleasure is this Winchester Canoe Repeating Arms Calendar Top Print. This print features a moose hunter in a canoe eyeing his prey, wielding the new Winchester Model 54 bolt action rifle. The artist was R. Farrington Elwell (1874-1962). In addition to painter and illustrator, Elwell managed Buffalo Bill's Wyoming ranch from 1896 to 1921. The image is bright with no fading and only a couple minor horizontal creases near the top left. No staining. Robert Farrington Elwell became well known as a western illustrator, painter and sculptor although he was professionally trained as an engineer. Elwell met William F. Cody in the late 1880's after a Wild West performance. Cody invited Elwell to visit his ranches near Cody, Wyoming, to rest, relax, and work on his art. This print is in good condition with the only damage including the wire attached to the back of the print. The measurements of this print are 27" x 17 1/8".
North American Auction Company
Mar. 08, 2019
ROBERT FARRINGTON ELWELL (AMERICAN, 1874-1962) HONEYMOON OIL ON CANVAS 22-3/4 X
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) Honeymoon Oil on canvas 22-3/4 x 34-1/4 inches (57.8 x 87.0 cm) Signed lower right: R. Farrington Elwell PROPERTY FROM A RANCHO SANTA FE ESTATE HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Feb. 07, 2019
Winchester Winchester 1928 Complete Calendar (Framed).
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Measures 26-3/8" high x 14-3/4" wide. Complete with top and bottom metal bands. Complete pad starting in January. This brightly colored calendar features a moose hunter in a canoe eyeing his prey, wielding the new Winchester Model 54 bolt action rifle. The artist was R. Farrington Elwell (1874-1962). In addition to painter and illustrator, Elwell managed Buffalo Bill's Wyoming ranch from 1896 to 1921. The image is bright with no fading and only a couple minor horizontal creases near the top left. No staining. Blacklight shows no signs of any repairs or inpainting. Original staples on pad. Robert Farrington Elwell became well known as a western illustrator, painter and sculptor although he was professionally trained as an engineer. Elwell met William F. Cody in the late 1880's after a Wild West performance. Cody invited Elwell to visit his ranches near Cody, Wyoming, to rest, relax, and work on his art. This led to his becoming a frequent and welcome guest at Cody’s ranch and eventually working for Cody as an engineer, ranch manager, and as an artist for some of Cody’s Wild West publicity. Elwell managed successful careers working as both engineer and artist during his life.
Morphy Auctions
Nov. 08, 2018
ROBERT FARRINGTON ELWELL (AMERICAN, 1874-1962) THE LINK THAT CLOSED THE GAP BETW
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) The Link That Closed The Gap Between East and West Oil on canvas 30 x 40 inches (76.2 x 101.6 cm) Signed lower right: R. Farrington Elwell Titled on the stretcher: The Link That Closed The Gap Between East and West PROVENANCE: Coeur D'Alene Auction, Reno, Nevada, July 27, 2002, lot 65; Private collection, California, acquired from the above. HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 08, 2018
ROBERT FARRINGTON ELWELL (AMERICAN, 1874-1962) LASSOING MUSTANGS, PROBABLE MAGAZ
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Robert Farrington Elwell (American, 1874-1962) Lassoing Mustangs, probable magazine cover Oil on canvas 38-1/2 x 25-3/4 inches (97.8 x 65.4 cm) Signed lower right: R. Farrington Elwell PROVENANCE: Private collection, Pennsylvania; Estate of the above; Private collection, Choctaw, Oklahoma, acquired from the above. HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions